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-ri fkPage TwoThe Interior Journal, Stanford, Kentucky,'i,g,,ilili,,1i,ltitttttiiltit,"" , iA Stirring Call to YourWinter Needsi.mrmI'.tllMMl.'!,.!ililt In. .!,; ; , .". , L-u-K,artt-'WV 1iV "WV4 ?mi- - ' ViiJHJi"iHISTORY OF PERRYVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH FOR 100 YEARS(Taken From Baptist Minutes of 1018.)On the thirteenth day of May, 1818, in the house of Dr. John Pearson, in the town of Pcrryville, Iloylc (then Mercer), county, Kentucky,was constituted the Baptist Church of Pcrryville. The presbytery consistedof KIdcrs John Hicc and Richard Elliott. The constituent members were:Klder William Stirman, John Penrson. Wm, Bottom, Phillip nlkcr, JohnT ...ll., !, f!nn,1nl.rtit Pclu-nril Il.ivis. .Inmes Nichols. Robt. lTCWltt,Jcrcminh Brisco. Henderson Vermillion. John It. Hill, John I). Robinson,John Hitch, Ruth Goodnight, Deborah Peck, Elizabeth Brisco, Sarah Pearson. Elizabeth Sarah Stirman, Elizabeth Prcwitt, Benjamin II. Peck. Harryand Phillip Walker (colored;, n toiai 01 iwcntyiour, im ui ,"',"" "tcrs from Old Salt River Church. The first article of their constitution readns follows: "We believe the Old nnd New Testaments are the inspired ordof God, nnd the only rule of Faith nnd Practice." The rest of the constitution being based upon thi declaration. The first business meetingwas held on Saturday, June 5, 1818, at the home of John Pearson. Thenermon wns preached by Elder V. Stirman, from Acta 2:47. Wm. Stirmanwo a Minion Mmlprntar? John Penrson. clerk: Jeremiah Brisco nnd EdwardDavis, deacons. Wm. Stirman was elected pastor nnd three members received, Elizabeth Brumfield, Elizabeth Urumlield, Jr., nnu r.iiznucinRparden. The next meeting was held in a grove nenr Pcrryville, nndJeremiah Brisco was elected clerk. He was relieved at the end of the yearat his own request on account of poor health. Wm. Stirman and JeremiahBrisco were messengers to the association in 1819.At the January mcetinp, 1819, Bcnpamin II. Peck was granted licenseto preach the Gospel. During this- year a brother was excluded for noting and horse-racing; the discipline was more strict than at the presenttime. Samuel I). Street was chosen clerk.1820 Samuel Street was authorized to "exhort and lecture from theWord of God in the bounds of his acquaintance ns to him may seem proper,until further orders from the church." At the November meeting JohnGoodnight was chosen deacon.November, 1821, Benjamin II. Peck, a licentiate, was excluded forfalsehoods. In December William Marshall was chosen clerk and continued in office until 1827, when he was excluded for false swearing.Early in 1822, the church, which had up to this time been meeting inprivate houses, groves, etc., occupied a "Union Meeting House," in Pcrryville. A committee was in May sent to confer with the trustees of thisUnion House about the colored members, of whom there were n greatnumber at this time, occupying a portion of the house. An agreement wasreached and a number of scats set apart for the colored members. At theSeptember meeting the question was asked: "Does this Church allow hermembers to commune with the Society called 'Arians?' " The Church answered "No," thus placig herself on the side of "Church Communion." Atthis same meeting the pastor's salary was mentioned for the first time. Acommittee was appointed to say "how much" we shall give him. He is notconsulted in the matter. They report that he must have 100. Once amonth prcachig1 we suppose. At the November meeting Benjamin II. Peck,who had been excluded, made satisfactory acknowledgments nnd was restored. Ji:mes Jeffries was chosen deacon In 1823, in place of Jeremiah Brisco,deceased.1824 at the April meeting John Robertson was chosen deacon. At theMay meeting Elder Stirman resigned, wns recalled and accepted.In 1825 Elder David Hnrdcsty became pastor. There is no record ofa protracted meeting but the minutes report additions at almost everymeeting. The Lord adding monthly, if not daily, the saved.In 1827 the Church is torn bv internal strife and discord. Wns notrepresented in the Association. J. B. Hill was chosen clerk. James Nicholswas chosen deacon in 1828. This year the church gave her pastor a"homespun" baptismal suit. She was more thoughtful than many churchesat the present.The South District Association met with the church for the first timein 1829. The sermon was preached by Elder Jacob Creath. Jr., from John18:3(5. In July this year three deacons were elected: H. Vermillion, Jno.Goodnight and 0. Watkins. A member was refused a letter because thischurch would not impose on another church by granting a letter to onedeemed unworthy.In 1830 the minutes report the church as prosperous. In 1831 Jno.Goodnight is elected clerk. In 1833 minutes for July say no meeting onncount of "cholera." Elder David Hnrdcsty closed his pastorate with the tchurch this year, and was succeeded by r.ider Jonn uean. ine cnurcn nnd a igreat deal of trouble with the Campbellitcs, as did most of the churches in jL-n..nf.lr.. A flu. tji'.nnlm. mooting Willia Pnrlr vvn lironsnil in nrnnrhItLlllUkna fcv .. . .. ....... ..-... ..p. .. ...... .... ...... ..-- ........ ..- ............was afterward ordained and became one of the leading ministers in theState.183C Elder Jno. Dean is again called to be pastor. This church beganwith an annual call for pastor and keeps it up to this day.In 1837 we find a member excluded for pleading the statuts of limitation on H just debt.The year 1839 was marked by great strife and confusion. Quitea number were excluded. The pastor, Elder Dean, wns "charged with contention against the church," and excluded. The Association was appealedto and sent a committee in inquire into the matter. They seemed to havefailed to affect nnv reconciliation for no meetings are recorded from Sen.tembcr, 1839, to December, 1811, at which time some of them, who theywere or how many is not mentioned in the record, met nt the home of O.Wntkins, und from the minutes- seemed to have adjusted their trouble insome way. They elected Martin Bottom clerk and named (). Watkins andThomas Richardson, deacons.In February, 1812, Elder Willis Peck was called to the pastorate.The first protracted meeting in the history of the church was arranged for inMay. Brother Peck continued to serve them from 1842 to 1847 and therewas u season of uninterrupted prosperity, which speaks volumes for himas a pastor and minister of Jesus.In 1847 Elder R. P. Steenbergen was called as pastor. He served onlyone year, nnd was sucecded by Elder Jno. Pond, who continued with themuntil 1854.Early in the yeur 1855 Elder Daniel Buckner, father of H. F. Buckner,the missionary to the Indians, nnd R. C. Buckner, founder of the TexasOrphanage, became pastor. He remained until the beginning of theCivil War. During this time there was some growth. At the June meeting, 1855, Mathias S. Scott, was elected and ordained deacon. James Westwas chosen clerk, which office ho held until the time of his death, 1901.From 1819 to 1855 the church was only twice represented in the Association. In 185C n letter was sent but no messengers. In 1857 Joseph Gordonwas elected and ordained deacon.At the June meeting, 1800, Elder Daniel S. Colgan wns called to bepastor. During this year the church appointed two colored deacons to lookafter the colored membership which was very Inrge, Shortly after thisthe colored people were given letters and helped to organize it separatechurch. There were two exceptions, Aunt Sarah Bottom und her daughter,jiumiuu iiunon, reiusen to wiKe leuers preicrring to re mn in with the whiteLast January while in the market we figured on our Men's, Youths' ,and Boys' Underwear, Wool Socks, Outing Night Shirts, Pajamas, WorkShirts and Coat Sweaters for this season. We placed our contracts, andthe only way by which we could have any assurance of being able to supply our customers with this merchandise was to agree to take the goodsfor at-once delivery. We placed our orders accordingly, and thereby feelthat we are able to furnish our customers at a much lower price than ifbought on today's market. We own these good cheaper than the otherfellow, and are going to sell them to you cheaper than the other fellow.Our object is to give better values for your money.MEN'S UNION SUITSWc arc positive that whenwc sell you Drop Sent UnionSuits we arc giving you thovery best union suit to be hndbut charge yoo no more.Medium Weight Rib $1.50Hcnvy Rib .. .. .$2.00Extra Henvy Rib $2.50Cotton nnd Silk Mixtures $3 to $3.50Heavy Fleece $2.00Extra Hcnvy Fleece $2.50Sizes 34 to 52.Boys' Heavy Fleece or RibbedUnion Suits $1.00, $1.25, $1.50,$1.75.Sizes 24 to 34.WINTER UNDERWEARMen'sSuits2 Piece$1PerGarmentMen's heavy fleeced or ribbedcotton, 2-picce (shirts nnddrawers) underwear, winterweight. The shirts arc full sizennd nicely trimmed. Thedrawers have satin waistbands.Splendid values nt the price.$1.00 Per GarmentSizes 30 to 50MEN'S WORK COATSIn every size nnd kind.Sheep lined $9 to $15Corduroy Reversible Cont $GCorduroy Rubber lined $4.50Hunting Coats $4.50 to $8.50Outing Pajamas $1.75, $2 and$2.50..Outing Gowns $1.25. $150 and$2.00Men's Wool oock, light medium or extra heavy 35c, 50c,75c and $1.00.Work Shirts, stouts, slims nndregular sizes, ;!, $1.25, $1.50Sizes 13 '4 to 20SPECIALSWEATER COATS$1, $1.50, $2 and up lo $10Roll collar, V-neck or sleeveless models, regular or shakerweave. Ijirgcst assortments intown.Sizes :u: to 18.Also the regulation unitysw enters, helmets, army shirts,wristlets, neck senrfs and handkerchiefs for men anil hovs.it fleecedmakers of allSomaOur Underwear Line Is CompleteAll sizes and all weights light, medium and heavy. Some of it cotton and much ofHowever, it is important that you do not put off making your selections. The11 underwear are civinc over much of thnir nlnnt-c fili; r.n,.. .... ,!are they engaged in this work, that they have found it necessary to discontinue theking or a great many numbers. We will be tmnhh in oUtnm ,n f ,u.., .k:.when our present stock is gone, and if we coulci get more, the price would be much hicherWe invite your inspection and comparison. Our pr;ce is right, the make-up and workmanship is right, and we stand back of every number. If you don't get your money's worth youget your money back. Is that fair? ' JPHILLIPS & PHILLIPSI. III . r . -.. . ., f..T. - .-,, ... -.' ..-.folks, who, they said, "would have preaching and they did not know whatthose negros would do." Thev remained, loved, honored and respected,until the day "they were culled home."I rom uitoher, ihiii, to May, 1803, there are no records. Tho countrywns in the throes of Civil War and Kentucky in the path of contendingnrmics. Theie was an occasional meeting however. Brother Colgnnpreached n few sermons anil then Milton Clark was called and accepted.Preached two or three times then joined the Federal army.While the church was without a pastor in September, 1801, RiderSmith "Ihomas and J. 0. Maple, of Missouri, touring Kentucky, and holdingevungelistie meetings enme to Pcrryville, where the Lord met with themnnd the people. The windows of Heaven were opened anil blessings werepoured out without number. The church, wus grently strengthened nndbuilt up in the faith by the preuehing of Thomas nnd sinners w-re warnedand led to the Savior by tho pleading of Maple. The members!, p doubled",' iiuiiiwi-iB ii" m-uivii iii num. ine cnurcn immediately called W. I.Keene, who hnd rendered most acceptable service in leading the singingduring the revival meetings. Hnrrodshurg had just called Elder II. II Tilford for half-time and he would nccept the work if he could find anothetchurch for the rest of his time. Harrodsburg sent her silvertongued T. C.Boll to Pcrryville with u proposition that she would join with Pcrryville insending Keene to college, which he very much wished and needed, if Perryvillo would help her to hold Elder Tilford. The arrangements were soonmade and Elder II. H. Tilford became pastor nt Pcrryville in 1805 TheAssociation met with tho church in 1805. The preaching service beingheld in n.grove in "Crawford's Woods," where Mr. Devers' house now standsD. C. Rice was ordained dencon. The church adopted her first system offinance, requiring each member to pay five cents per months for incidentnlexpenses. The minutes of the church this year contained some strong resolutions in regard to her members attending the circus or engaging in thewhisky traffic, thus putting herself on the right side of these questions.At the January business meeting, 1800, the church decided to observethe Lord's Supper quarterly. They also report a good contribution forForeign Missions. I. T. Titchnor held a meeting of days which strengthened the spiritual life of the church.In 1807 Elder Tilford rcsiirncd nnd was succeeded hv Kl.b.r V TWood, who remained until 1875. During this pastorate meetings were heldby J. II. Spencer, A. F Baker, Joseph E. Carter, A. B. Rash, ThomasVaughn, perhaps others, in all of which there were sume additions to thechurch.The church organized her first Sunday school in 1871. there wns mnrhopposition on the part of some of the members. Mnthias S. Scott wnselected superintendent nnd J. R. Tewniev teacher of the Bible Class; SallieC. Scott, the intermediate girls; James West, the boys, and Drusilln Karrick,the primary children. A course of lectures on baptism was delivered by Mr.Collinsworth of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and replied to byD. II. Ray, editor of the "Battle Flag." This caused much excitement,some earnest thinking, and in some things strengthened the faith of theBaptist church.part of a few, to completion. The house was dedicated in the autumn ofIn 1872 James West and J R. Tcwmey were ordained deacons. In1873 the church detciTnined to arise and build, they having been worohiping in the Union House up to this time. The work was pressed forward through many discourngements, much indifference and opposition onthe part of some of the members, and great personal sacrifice on theart ol n few to completion. The house was dedicated in the autumn of1877. Elder R. M. Dudley, president of Georgetown College, preachedthe sermon ami continued the meeting for two weeks with little visibleresults.The year 1876 wns marked by a very unfortunate difficulty amoni? thebuilding committee, which resulted in tho resignation of the pastor und nserious disruption among tho membership from which the church did notrecover for years. Elder I. W. Bruner was called to tho euro of the churchanil by his tender ministrations, tactful sympathy and earnest prayers kepta small spark of life in the hearts of the few. Nothing wns accomplishedor attempted except to exist and finish the church building, which wns doneoy borrowing the moneyIn July, 1879, Elder B. F Taylor wus elected pastor and entered atonce upon the duties of the ollice, Under his care the church was arousedthough still burdened by debt, und grew btronger in many ways. Tho Asso''nt'oii was entertained again this year. The pastor held some evangelisticmeetings without assistance with tew additions.The year 1882 is noted as tho year of ''the J. C Porter meeting."The revival spread through tho county. There were 105 professions offaith in Christ, 05 of these united with tho church und were baptized by tho.astor in Chaplin on u clear February day. Many joined other Baptisthurches in tho county. In August, 1883, the church succeeded in throwingjIT the incubus of debt which had so long been sapping her life. In February. this year, n meeting was held by A. J. Holt, a grandson of "Father.lutkner," who had spent ninny of his childhood days in Pcrryville..J. C. Porter returned fur u second meeting in 1885, at which timethere were several conversions.In 1888 the pastor resigned and Elder K. V. Baldy was called. Howas assisted in n meeting by B. D. Hagsdall. There were but few additions. T. F. Baker and J. B. Guthrie were ordained deacons. Tho pnstorresigned nnd the church wus supplied by the students from Georgetownind the Seminary among them A. J. Willet, J. 0. Rust, E. N. Wnlne andothers.1891 J II Itife was called for oninig by Elder Ward But few additionsIn 1892 B I' Taylor wns ni'iiiii mlN.,1ytar. He was usAisted in u meetThis year the ihurch gave rt. .... em ei i. ' i i ' '"' '" tiiurtn gave in.Missions G0. She has always been in the missionary list, but sometimehas had to write u Inrge U before the word , inrrenv of only hre" ..membership this year my win i iin I Ml I and( rain and J$87 05 contribW. Scott wereve nnd pastor's Milarv incruiseil $5(1uicu to Missions. M (J. rrntlier. John Selected and ordained deacons in 1890.r .i J i if uy. f con.V"up.'1 '"' "" church until 1890. when his hesltli, o, r IK Tl II """'' W.rk ' Vs W,M Cn,l,,1 "UP ""''I eicmler M. 898 I he church was again without a pastor until 1S9Kwhen she called Elder J W Campbell He was asslstec in a meeting hiGospel with great power Many were led to enter tl... .iriM .. a ......row way. " "i '"..na0.0!,"1'.'!"',1 f, Mnn,,nu' " l"l"-. The membership has falleno 97 and the spiritual life ,s about as low. He was assisted in n meetir.g of days by Elder J. C Mnsscy1001, T. H. Coleman, of sainted memory, came to the church us under shepherd. A faithful ambassador of Jesus. J. W S-ott wn. chos.clerk to succeed James West. The A.socatio, in lOltl, annun sess -metwith i Perryv lie again ... 1900. J L. Bruee. Moderator J. M Gutl. .was elected clerk of the church in 1902 Brother Coleman resigned tltare of the church in December. 1900. on account of failing health Ihas since passed to his reward "and his works do follow him "In April. 1907. Elder II. F. Adkins was called nnd' accepted thecare of the church. He was assisted In n meeting by W. II Wil in s,hpringlleld. which resulted in eight additions to the church , 9 8 tteu.l,d Klder Burns in -ries of meetings. Six wc.'received by letter I he minutes gave only routine business for 1908.The gathering for 1909, under the preaching of Ilro. Davis, nssistinthe pastor, was nine The church was again without u pastor for so. ,,.years. UrotlijT . I). Moore held a meeting with the chu.ch in September.1910. nt which time there were II added by bni.tism and 10 by letter Thechurch was ; greatly revived and still feels tl.e good effects of Broth, rMoore's faithful Drcnchini;.January, luij, J. u Adknm was given n unanimous callThe chilli It"ii muruuKiiiy aroused ny urn. .Moore wns ready for work Sinrained to ine pastor, w no threw l.inuelf into the work with nil of his soul,nnd was soon stirred from center to circumference. The pastor has had th.:Kssutaiue of some brothers well g.ounded in Bible doctrine to aid him.. ...v....,,,n ...vijr ,i.ii. twine. Hie uumiHT litis UCtuutei snmi. Hum,,... j.vi. .. kuuiik u,i.ini Krowiii iii every wny. There wore 171 nuim... tho church roll in 1912 Tl,e; .,. Ht tho close of this pasU.rnte 2 '"Never in its history has the church roponded so freelv to even- call forbenevolence. The writer was trem.uier of the church for forty years amiknows the facts from experience. When the church had outgrown itliouso of worship tho cu was SOUIlde. fnrll, l.w I. ..,.?.;"'j imv indLin inn un mintand mi id." 'l tils modern nnnt is th r..nli m....... .. ....... t..the body to expand and still the money is not withheld, 1913 the total contributlons were $087.82. In 1917 it was RI02.5 K I I)iv ii wiselected clerk in 1915, nnd Charles Coyle wm, 'elected tie k in 917 Thepnstor resigned in Februury, 1918. "'The history of u century is finished. The church began it with 21members, without a church home, without n pstor, ..he e Is it with amodem church house well equipped for work, n supeih pastor, II. ArSry;VgVei'"y "" '" M,gVsds?.'tyTHE INTERIOR JOURNAL-$ 1.50 A YEARIIfov.Ua )., - .. -.